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Scarification
The process of scratching or softening the hard seed coat to allow water and gases to penetrate, which triggers germination.
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Short and clear definitions of agronomic terms: soil cultivation, sowing, nutrition, plant protection, machinery, and crop storage.
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Seed damage
This refers to mechanical injuries to the seed coat or embryo caused during harvesting, processing, handling, or planting operations.
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Seed dormancy
Seed dormancy is a biological state where seeds fail to germinate even under favorable environmental conditions due to internal growth-inhibiting mechanisms.
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Seed dressing
This is the process of applying chemical or biological agents to seeds to protect them against pathogens, pests, and soil-borne diseases.
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Seed germination capacity
It is the ability of seeds to sprout and produce normal seedlings under specific conditions within a set timeframe.
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Seed incrustation
A seed treatment technique involving the application of a thin polymer film containing pesticides, plant growth regulators, and nutrients to the seed surface.
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Seed inoculation
Seed inoculation is the process of coating seeds with beneficial microorganisms to enhance plant growth, nutrient uptake, and disease resistance.
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Seed maturation period
This is the time interval from anthesis to the point when seeds reach physiological maturity and are ready for harvesting.
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Seed pelleting
This is the process of coating seeds with a protective and nutritional layer to increase their size and weight, ensuring more uniform sowing and seedling establ...
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Seed reproduction
Seed reproduction is a successive generation of seed material obtained by propagating a plant variety during the growing process.
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Seed sowing depth
This is the vertical distance from the soil surface to the seed, which determines the environmental conditions necessary for germination and emergence.
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Seed sowing quality
This is a set of physical and biological characteristics of seeds that determine their potential to germinate and develop into healthy plants under field condit...
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Seed stock
Seed stock is the total reserve of agricultural seeds intended for sowing, breeding purposes, and maintaining crop production stability on a farm.
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Seed stratification
Seed stratification is an agricultural technique that simulates winter conditions to break seed dormancy and promote uniform germination.
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Seed value
A metric indicating the percentage of pure and viable seeds within a batch, essential for determining the effective sowing rate.
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Seed viability
It is the measure of a seed's potential to germinate and develop into a normal seedling under suitable environmental conditions.
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Seeding pattern
Seeding pattern is the spatial arrangement of seeds in a field, determining the spacing between rows and plants to ensure optimal growth conditions.
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Seeding rate
Seeding rate is the specific amount of seeds sown per unit of land area to ensure an optimal crop population and maximize yield potential.
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Seeding units
Seeding units are integrated machinery combinations, comprising a tractor and a seeder, designed to place seeds into the soil efficiently in a single pass.
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Sowing
The process of placing seeds into the soil at a specific depth and spacing to facilitate germination and crop establishment.
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Sowing date
The optimal time window for planting seeds in the soil to ensure the best germination conditions and maximum yield potential for the crop.
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Sowing method
This is the system of distributing seeds within the soil, defining the row spacing and the spatial arrangement of plants to ensure optimal development.
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Sowing qualities of seeds
Sowing qualities refer to the set of physical and biological standards that determine the suitability of seeds for planting and successful germination.